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Trip from Rittman, OH to Cincinnati, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

220.1 mi

354 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 57m ★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Rittman, OH, OH

Rittman, OH

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city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH

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Trip Overview

This 220.2-mile journey from Rittman to Cincinnati, Ohio, is a straightforward, single-day trip taking approximately 3 hours and 24 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $33, it's an accessible drive for most budgets. The route largely sticks to local roads, indicated by its 0% highway share and turn-heavy profile, making it a more engaging, less monotonous experience than a typical interstate cruise. You'll primarily navigate via West Sunset Drive, Doylestown Road, and Wadsworth Road. This drive is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

110 miles from Rittman, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 204.8 mi 3h 46m
I 76 6.6 mi 7m
Wadsworth Road 4 mi 4m
West Sunset Drive 1 mi 2m
William Howard Taft Road 0.7 mi 1m
Calhoun Street 0.2 mi <1m
Doylestown Road 0.2 mi <1m
Ohio Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 204.8 mi, about 3h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rittman, OH and Cincinnati, OH.

1

Start on this road

53 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto West Sunset Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Drive
3

Continue on CR 70

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Doylestown Road
4

Turn left onto SR 57

2.3 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road
5

Enter roundabout onto SR 57

130 ft · 1 sec · Wadsworth Road
6

Continue on SR 57

1.7 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
8

Merge onto I 76; US 224

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 76; US 224
9

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 71

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

103 mi · 1 hr 55 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 3A; 3B Toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward Taft Road Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · William Howard Taft Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Continue on Calhoun Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Calhoun Street
16

Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

340 ft · 13 sec · Ohio Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Ohio Avenue

Trip Plan

Given this drive is a manageable 3 hours and 24 minutes, you have the flexibility to leave Rittman, OH, at your leisure. Aiming for a mid-morning departure could allow for a relaxed start and still get you to Cincinnati, OH, by late afternoon. With only one stop recommended, consider breaking up the 220.2 miles at a point that feels halfway or when you notice your fuel gauge nearing a quarter tank. Pay close attention to local road signage, as the turn-heavy nature of this route means you'll be making frequent directional changes. The estimated fuel cost of $33 is a good baseline, but always factor in a little extra for potential detours or local traffic.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110 miles from Rittman, OH, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 48 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 110 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cincinnati, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rittman, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rittman, OH

This is one driving day of about 220.1 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Rittman, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 204.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

110 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110 miles from Rittman, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 204.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Pho Lang Thang

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15133769177

Visit website

Lavash Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

1.3 mi

Baladi Restaurant & Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

1 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Cincy cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+15133833000

The 86 Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

0.5 mi

Lola's Coffee + Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

2 mi

Pho Lang Thang

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15133769177

Visit website

Lavash Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16142637777

Visit website

Baladi Restaurant & Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15132217222

Visit website

Varsity Club Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142996269

Visit website

Savvy Sliders

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16148201111

Visit website

Sotto

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15138225154

Visit website

Mid City Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 5–10 pm

Visit website

Scotti's Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–1:30 pm

+15137219484

Visit website

Cincy cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+15133833000

The 86 Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

Visit website

Lola's Coffee + Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Deeper Roots Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+15133812141

Visit website

Urbana Cafe Atlas Building

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15137212233

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Transcend Coffee + Roastery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Grove City, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16149910911

American Sign Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15135416366

Visit website

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16144077721

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 218.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | SR 57 / Wadsworth Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 57 / Wadsworth Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
12.1 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus
6
115.1 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
218.1 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Take the exit toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3A; 3B Toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
7
218.3 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Taft Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward Taft Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.16 one way

$68.32 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $37.91 $75.82
premium $4.91 $42.54 $85.08
diesel $5.61 $48.60 $97.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66 0 $23.11 $10.56
Efficient EV 55 0 $19.26 $8.80
EV Truck/SUV 88 1 $30.81 $14.09

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Rittman, OH

Morning in Rittman on Tuesday

Local time

9:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cincinnati, OH

Morning in Cincinnati on Tuesday

Local time

9:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

17 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 10m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 166.9
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 7.6
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 174.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 220.2-mile route. With no highway segments, you'll be navigating through towns and country roads, which can make the 3-hour, 24-minute duration feel more involved than a high-speed interstate journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' nature suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. This profile means you'll be more engaged behind the wheel, experiencing the landscape at a more intimate pace as you make your way through Ohio.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 204.8 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near SR 57 / Wadsworth Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 220.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (SR 57 / Wadsworth Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.1 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Cincinnati, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1788

Cincinnati is Ohio's third largest city and the largest metro region, and lies on the north bank of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio in the United States of America. Cincinnati is distinct amongst Midwestern cities. Its culture is a mixture of the Northeast, Old South, Midwest, and Appalachia blended with a strong German-Catholic heritage. It was one of the United States' early boomtowns, and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is the largest National Historic District in the country. Today, it's part of a fast-growing metro area, and home to a remarkable blend of industry and architecture. Downtown Cincinnati is surrounded by picturesque foothills that add a beautiful backdrop to the Queen City and its legendary skyline – celebrated in the opening credits of television show WKRP in Cincinnati.

Top landmarks

  • • Carew Tower — skyscraper in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  • • Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains — cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati in downtown Cincinnati...
  • • Cincinnati Observatory — other organization in Cincinnati, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 220.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 204.8 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cincinnati, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (SR 57 / Wadsworth Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.1 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Cincinnati, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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